Experienced Sheet Metal Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Starflex Fabrication is seeking an experienced Quality Technician with a strong background in sheet metal fabrication. We need someone who can read a print, accurately inspect a part, recognize a problem, and work with production to get it corrected.

This is a hands-on shop floor position supporting laser cutting, forming, welding, hardware installation, and powder coating. You must be comfortable inspecting individual components and completed assemblies in a job shop with changing customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections against customer drawings, specifications, and router requirements.

• Verify dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, bend angles, hardware placement, and assembly fit.

• Inspect welded assemblies for dimensional accuracy, weld location, weld size, and visible workmanship issues.

• Check powder-coated parts for finish quality and specified coating requirements.

• Use calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection equipment.

• Read engineering drawings and weld symbols, and verify the correct drawing revision.

• Record inspection results clearly and maintain traceable quality records.

• Identify and segregate nonconforming material, document discrepancies, and promptly communicate issues.

• Verify reworked parts before release.

• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

• Monitor measuring equipment calibration status and report damaged or out-of-calibration equipment.

• Work directly with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve problems and prevent repeat defects.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on quality inspection experience in sheet metal fabrication is required.

• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.

• Working knowledge of laser-cut, formed, welded, and powder-coated parts.

• Ability to interpret dimensional tolerances and weld symbols.

• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and communicate clearly with shop personnel.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits.

• Basic computer skills for entering inspection results and maintaining records.

Preferred Experience — Not Required

• ISO 9001 quality systems.

• First article inspections, PPAP documentation, and corrective action reporting.

• Inspection of complex welded assemblies.

• Portable measuring arms or other advanced inspection equipment.

• Familiarity with GD&T.

Physical Requirements

The position involves standing and walking throughout the shop, handling parts, and bending or reaching to inspect components and assemblies. Essential duties must be performed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

To Apply

Submit your resume and describe your sheet metal inspection experience, the measuring equipment you have used, and the types of parts or assemblies you have inspected.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Quality Control Experience
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• 2D Drawings
• Measurement Gauges
• Calipers and Micrometers